Introduction to Mexicana de Aviación and Embraer
Mexicana de Aviación, the state-owned airline in Mexico, is set to receive its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The plane has just left the Embraer plant in São José dos Campos, Brazil, and is scheduled to land at the Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles (AIFA) in Mexico.
Key Players and Their Roles
Embraer: A leading global aerospace company based in Brazil, Embraer is renowned for designing and manufacturing aircraft, defense systems, and related services.
Mexicana de Aviación: The state-owned airline, which has a significant role in connecting various Mexican populations with efficient and comfortable air travel.
Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Defensa): The Mexican department responsible for organizing and managing the reception ceremony of the new aircraft.
Details of the Aircraft Delivery
The delivery ceremony is set for July 1st, following a technical stopover. Mexicana de Aviación’s director, Leobardo Ávila Bojórquez, was present for the handover of the first of twenty new aircraft purchased from Embraer’s single-aisle family: ten E195-E2 (with 132 seats) and ten E190-E2 (with 108 seats).
“This delivery marks a new chapter for Mexicana. The E2’s performance, economy, and passenger appeal make it the perfect aircraft to support our growth strategy,” said Ávila Bojórquez.
Arjan Meijer, Embraer Commercial Aviation’s head, expressed his pride in delivering to the state airline that will connect more Mexican populations with greater efficiency and comfort.
“The E2 is the world’s most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft, perfectly suited to Mexicana’s network and sustainability goals,” Meijer detailed.
Timeline of the Aircraft Delivery
Initially, the first aircraft was expected to arrive in Mexico before the end of June for operational readiness, with services commencing no later than two months after completing required certifications by the Federal Agency of Civil Aviation (AFAC).
The final delivery date was announced last week, and the official announcement was made on Monday by Defensa:
I am pleased to inform you that the Welcome Ceremony for the Embraer E-195E2 aircraft will take place starting at 14:00 hours on July 1st of the current year, at the Base Fixed Operator (FBO) facilities of the Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles (AIFA) in Santa Lucía, State of Mexico.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Mexicana de Aviación? Mexicana de Aviación is the state-owned airline in Mexico, providing essential air travel services across the country.
- What is Embraer? Embraer is a prominent Brazilian aerospace company known for designing, manufacturing, and delivering aircraft, defense systems, and related services.
- What are the new aircraft models for Mexicana de Aviación? Mexicana de Aviación has purchased ten Embraer E195-E2 (with 132 seats) and ten Embraer E190-E2 (with 108 seats) aircraft.
- When will the new aircraft be operational? The new aircraft is expected to commence operations no later than two months after completing required certifications by the Federal Agency of Civil Aviation (AFAC).
